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Updated October 2026

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Benjamin
Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benjamin is a biblical name that has enjoyed widespread favor for decades, ranking in the US Top 50 for almost half a century and the Top 10 from 2015 until 2023. One of those golden boys' names that…
Benny
Diminutive of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benny is a diminutive form of Benjamin, which comes from Hebrew and means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." Benny can also serve as a nickname for other names like Benedict, Bennett, or…
Huda
Arabic
"right guidance"
This gender-neutral Arabic name was a fast riser for girls in 2022, possibly in part thanks to a beauty blogger and influencer of the same name. The name can also be spelled Hoda or Houda.
Bennie
Diminutive of Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, or similar
"son of the right hand; blessed"
A friendly nickname for several classic choices, Bennie has the charm of Ronnie, Reggie, Archie, and Alfie. Familiar in the US in the 20s, 30s, and 40s, some may be reminded of the Elton John song,…
Bennie
Diminutive of Benjamina, Benedicte, or Bernadette
"son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear"
Boyish nicknames for girls are in! With Leni rising, Bennie may appeal. Kylie & Jason Kelce use Bennie as a nickname for their third daughter - full name Bennett Llewellyn. After decades of no…
Benyamin
Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benjamin for purists. See BENJAMIN.
Jamin
Hebrew
"right hand"
Jamin is unsurprisingly related to Benjamin, although it did not develop as a diminutive of the name. In the Old Testament, Jamin is a son of Simeon and a grandson of Jacob. Jamin is occasionally…
Benuel
American variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benuel is an Amish name that has only ever appeared on the Pennsylvania charts.
Benny
Diminutive of Benjamina, Benedicte, or Bernadette
"son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear"
With Scottie, Stevie, Billie, and Frankie all on trend for girls, Benny could be another unisex nickname that catches on in the coming years. Influencer Jaci Marie Smith named her baby Benny Marie in…
Beni
Hebrew, Spanish, Japanese
"son of the right hand; blessed; crimson"
A streamlined short form of Hebrew Benjamin or the Spanish nickname for Benito and Benigno, this spelling offers a lighter alternative to Bennie or Benny. A multicultural, unisex option, it is also a…
Shuaib
Arabic
"who shows the right path"
Also spelled as Shuayb, this was the name of an Islamic prophet, sent to guide the people of Midian, a region in West Asia. The name is said to mean "who shows the right path", though other…
Benjamim
Brazilian variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Benjamim is the Portuguese and Brazilian variant of Benjamin, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' as the right was associated with strength and favor. In…
Shuayb
Arabic
"who shows the right path"
The name of an Islamic prophet, sent to guide the people of Midian, a region in West Asia, Shuayb is sometimes connected to the Biblical figure of Jethro. He was called to lead the Midianites aware…
Benjamin
Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
Yes, there are baby girls named Benjamin — typically between 10-20 recorded in a given year. These numbers are likely inflated due to data entry error, but you still could encounter a female Benjamin…
Bünyamin
Turkish variation of Benjamin, Hebrew
"son of the right hand"
The Turkish translation of the classic Hebrew name Benjamin.
Benyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. With various "Ben" names in style, from Bennett to Bentley, Benyam feels fresh but approachable. The name is also commonly spelled Binyam or…
Binyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Biniyam.
Biniyam
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Benjamin
"son of the right hand"
This variation of Biblical Benjamin is used in Ethiopia. The name is also spelled Benyam or Binyam.
Ömer faruk
Turkish from Arabic
"the thriving one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
Şehzade Ömer Faruk was a prince and son of the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulmejid II.
Faruq
Arabic
"the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"
A common first and surname among Muslims.

Names That Mean Right

The names

Benjamin

Benny

Huda

Bennie

Bennie

Benyamin

Jamin

Benuel

Benny

Beni

Shuaib

Benjamim

Shuayb

Benjamin

Bünyamin

Benyam

Binyam

Biniyam

Ömer faruk

Faruq